TheLarneMan 4 Posted February 3, 2017 Can anybody confirm the correct fitting of the hoses on a 1990 205 GTI PAS rack? (It's been Mi16 converted and I'm using the PAS pump on top of the gearbox) My understanding is: The upper outlet on the rack is the high-pressure hose and it goes to the back of the PAS pump. The lower outlet on the rack is the low-pressure hose and it goes to the side inlet of the reservoir (via the 'cooler' underneath the car). Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted February 3, 2017 Yes, not all car's had the cooling loop and not really needed unless pushed hard on Track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petert 586 Posted February 4, 2017 I ran without a cooling loop on my track car for many years. It doesn't get really hot until you increase the caster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLarneMan 4 Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for the input Miles and Peter. Just making sure it was all plumbed in properly before I started troubleshooting the lack of power assistance. I was getting very little assistance and I put it down to the pump being at fault as everything else seemed fine. As it turned out, it was the belt. I was using a Contitech 550mm belt (the one EuroCarParts sell for this setup). I always thought it was a bit skinny as it didn't seem to fit snuggly in the pulleys. I ignored it as it was the right belt for the car and assumed that was just how it fitted. I noticed a bit of fraying on it and swapped it for a genuine Peugeot part (456912, now referred to as 5750SL) made by Gates - £14. It's a much better, tighter fit. This belt is a bit wider than the old Contitech belt. Tightened it up, bled it, topped up the fluid and I now have some proper power assistance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,541 Posted February 9, 2017 Good info. I've also struggled with a Conti belt in this application before. I don't suppose you have the GATES part ref off your belt do you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLarneMan 4 Posted February 9, 2017 There's info on the belt itself. I'll check it out for you later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLarneMan 4 Posted February 10, 2017 Tom The codes on the belt are: AV10 HR-540 LE/530 LP They don't seem to appear on the Gates online catalogue. The catalogue suggests part 6392MC. Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,541 Posted February 10, 2017 Great info, thanks. I'll see if it means anything to who I use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
